British author Erika Leonard James wrote the bestselling "Fifty Shades" trilogy. The erotic novels began as James' foray into "Twilight"-inspired fan fiction in 2009, but the tale of bondage-and-domination sex took on a life of its own.

British author Erika Leonard James wrote the bestselling "Fifty Shades" trilogy. The erotic novels began as James' foray into "Twilight"-inspired fan fiction in 2009, but the tale of bondage-and-domination sex took on a life of its own. (Vintage)

Meet the talent and minds behind the film adaptation of E.L. James' erotic romantic novel. The film will be directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the screenplay is by James and Kelly Marcel, and it will be produced by James, Dana Brunetti and Michael De Luca. The film is due in theaters in August 2014. By Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times